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Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam | November 8, 2012 | Volume 95 Issue 9

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Badgers toast to 2012 election

November 8, 2012

HIllIANSTAffEDITOR(s)LindseyFRECHOUBrandyJONES

Managing EditorMatthewLaBORDE

AdvertisingBrendanPECHON

ADVISORStuartBABINGTON

NEWS reporterMariahHOLLIDAY

LIFESTYLE reporterAislinnSHEVLIN

SPORTS reporterThomasWILLCaleFINTA

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Spring Hill students show their enthusiasm for the 2012 presidential elections. Photo by LindseyFRECHOU

SpringhillianIN THIS ISSUE

Inside NeWS Inside lIfe & STYleS Inside SPorTS

Hurricane Sandy devastates the North East.

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Thursday November ISSUE NINE

Video game prices are reaching new levels.

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Ballin’ Badgers works to raise the school spirit of Spring Hill College.

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811/08radKIDS fundraiser

The Student Government Association and the Spring Hill College Public Safety hosts the radKIDS fundraiser at Sonic.

Where: Sonic at 951 Montlimar DriveWhen: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

11/17Mobile International Festival

The Mobile Civic Center hosts the Mobile International Festival. International Cuisine, art work and entertaining

shows will be there.Where: Mobile Civic Center

When: 10 p.m. - 6 p.m.

11/11

The Mobile Bicentennial celebrates Veteran’s Day

The Mobile Medal of Honor Park celebrates Veteran’s Day with a free performance from the Mobile Symphony.

Where: 1711 Hill Crest Road under bicentennial pavilionWhen: 3:30 p.m.

HIllIANcoNTAcTThe Springhillian a: 4000 Dauphin Street c/o The SpringHillian Mobile, AL 36608e: hillian@stumail.shc.edu

The Hillian Gang

By MariahHOLLIDAYReporter

When walking down the Avenue of the Oaks, around the tennis courts outside of Mobile Hall and even behind the chapel, students find that there is minimal lighting. This causes issues because people aren’t able to see if intruders are looming in the bushes or behind trees on campus. With an increase of criminal activity on Spring Hill’s campus, many people have decided to become more aware of their surroundings. Senior Brittney Hunter said, “I used to walk down the Avenue of the Oaks to exercise, but I don’t do so anymore because there isn’t much light. It’s hard for me to see what is lurking behind the trees at nighttime.” Students and staff members believe that lighting is simply non-existent in some areas on campus. “We need brighter lights especially around Mobile Hall and the tennis courts.

The bushes do them no justice because you never know what is going to jump out at you,” said junior Calvinisha Davis. McKinney’s employee Malaysia Hale explained, “We walk to our vehicles in groups when we get off work at 3 a.m.

because it is entirely pitch black when exiting the side of the of the cafeteria.” While some people are concerned about the lighting on

campus, others feel the lighting on campus is fine. Senior Tyler Bunn, an employee at the Student Center, said, “I feel comfortable enough walking on campus at nighttime. Although Walsh’s parking lot does not have much lighting, I don’t feel like it is extremely under-lit.”

Todd Warren, Director of Public Safety and Security, said they are working diligently along with Plant Operations to locate those areas where lighting is needed. He said, “We have to work in the order of locations that are in desperate need of lighting. Plant Ops has made some progress by installing lights by both Viragh and Skip’s residence halls and near the library.” In the meantime, Warren encourages students and faculty to walk in groups when walking across campus at night or to avoid

those areas altogether.

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Plant Ops has made some progress by installing lights by

both Viragh and Skip’s residence halls and near the library.

By CaleFINTAReporter

The Jesuit honor society, Alpha Sigma Nu, has announced 21 new Spring Hill induct-ees and two honorary inductees. The junior inductees are Mary Callahan, Marguerite Devereux, Lindsey Frechou, Gabriella Del Gandio, Taylor Hardenstein, Mackenzie Harms, Mackenzie Hollis, Kevin Jenner, Tyler Leiva, Taryn Nash, Elizabeth Neal and Andrew Prince. Senior inductees are Chelsea Audibert, Whitney Brady, Mark Brink, Christopher Cartmill, Jeffrey Johnston, Claire Kainer, Emily King, Abbey Roam and Caroline Starr. The two honorary inductees are Archbishop Thomas Rode of Mobile and Fr. Rafael Baylon, S.J. The official induction ceremony is in November.“We are excited to welcome those who made it through this year’s application process and our two honorary inductees,” said Alpha Sigma Nu chapter president Cory Cianciola. “They have been selected in order to recognize their devotion to the Jesuit values in what they do for Spring Hill College and

the greater Mobile community.” Alpha Sigma Nu is the only honor society to hold the name Jesuit. There are 28 chap-ters at various Jesuit colleges and universities throughout the United States, two in Canada and one in South Korea. Its purpose is to honor students who exemplify the values of the society. These values are scholarship, loyalty to its Christian and Jesuit values and service. Becoming a member of Alpha Sigma Nu is one of the greatest honors a Jesuit stu-dent can receive. Each fall the top 15 percent in GPA of the junior and senior classes are given a chance to apply to the society. They are asked to turn in a resume and a three page essay reflecting on the three values of the society. The applications are then reviewed by the officers of the society and faculty members of the college. Only four percent of the juniors and seniors are allowed to be admitted each year according to the organization’s bylaws. Alpha Sigma Nu will have more events planned for the Spring Hill community in the spring semester, including Alpha Sigma Nu week and possibly a lecture series.

Alpha Sigma Nu announces new inductees to chapter

Campus lighting has become a safety concern for many Badgers at Spring Hill

ByAislinnSHEVLINReporter

The pictures of devastation on the East Coast after Hurricane Sandy swept through continue to pervade headlines and social media sites. The sharing of before and after shots of the Jersey Shore boardwalk, once standing, now floating in the Atlantic Ocean or the ones of the “city that never sleeps” blanketed under the cover of darkness are disturbing, but they encouraged Americans to assist in the long road to recovery. Social Media was the best resource for up-to-date news during the storm, because those experiencing the storm first hand were able to post tweets or statuses from their phones faster than journalists could write articles about the circumstances in different areas. Loved ones were able to stay better informed by checking Twitter in the middle of the night, rather than scavenging through news Websites. Junior Claire Sheils, a Tampa resident whose family hails from New Jersey, lost her beach house in Lavallette, N.J. as a result of the intense wind damage and flooding. She said, “I just kept checking Facebook, because none of the news channels were covering Lavallette. They mainly just covered Manhattan and Seaside Heights the night of storm.” A week after Sandy made landfall, some impacted areas of New York and New Jersey were still without power, making residents feel neglected and angry. Mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, cancelled the New York City Marathon this past weekend after residents in Staten Island and Queens complained that it would drain resources from their recovery efforts. Sheils said, “Being so far away has been difficult. There are times when I feel helpless, but I am quickly reminded that my family in New Jersey is safe

and at the end of the day that is what is most important. It’s a much better scenario to be grieving the loss of belongings rather than people. We’ll always be able to reminisce about the memories in that house and we can continue to rebuild.” Social Media has also been utilized by individuals hoping to make a difference in the cleanup and rebuilding of areas by making Facebook groups like

“Rockaway Relief ” to focus on certain areas in need of immediate assistance without having to rely on FEMA and The American Red Cross to get help. Facebook and Twitter groups also alerted residents of where to find gas in the tri-state area, since people were in line at gas stations for hours in order to retrieve a few gallons for their cars. The destruction to America’s most populated city has brought up memories of Sept. 11, 2001 when residents of New York became known for not only their bravery, but their resilience in the face of disaster. Hurricane Sandy also reminded many Spring Hill College students from the New Orleans area of Hurricane Katrina, which ravaged the Gulf Coast region. Junior Ryan Cosse, whose house in Slidell, La. was destroyed along with his belongings, is sympathetic to Hurricane Sandy victims. Cosse said, “Seeing the pictures of New York and New Jersey did bring up sad memories of seeing my own home after Katrina. No one deserves to experience that kind of pain and disaster.” Like Sheils, Cosse agreed that disasters like Katrina and Sandy put

life in perspective. Cosse said, “For my family and me, the greatest lesson we learned was the value of each other and the ability to let go of material things and learn about what truly matters.” The efforts and progress made in New York’s storm-ravaged city are threatened to be undone by a nor’easter that could create more problems in some of the most damaged areas by the water. The storm, expected to

hit Wednesday, makes donations to the area all the more necessary. Cosse said, “Spring Hill should definitely start some kind of drive for different goods to send up north. Whether it be clothes, food, or just money, every little bit helps.” Sheils continued, “I have sent money to the American Red Cross through a simple text message and hope to help

when I travel to New Jersey this winter break, but in the meantime many people are sending blankets and coats, but I’d like to see campus-wide donations. This is a desperate time in the Northeast and we all need to help.”

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For my family and me, the greatest lesson we

learned was the value of each other and the ability to let go of material things and learn about what truly

matters.

Photo courtesy of MaryBOYLE

Hurricane Sandy destruction in Rockaway Beach, N.Y.

Sandy devastates the Northeast

By MariahHOLLIDAYReporter

The Campus Programming Board, known as CPB to most, plays a vital role on Spring Hill’s campus. According to the board’s Facebook page, it is their duty to plan and coordinate events throughout the school year. Their mission is to present the student body with opportunities and experiences that encourages personal growth, involvement and leadership development. The Board strives to enhance campus life through leadership and diversity programs, student organizations and campus events. Planning events for the student body is a tough process. CPB’s executive board, which is comprised of eight officers, is usually in charge of planning events. In the past, the Board held bi-weekly general board meetings to plan events, but that was not very affective. CPB is now in the process of trying to find new ways to get student input. They are now using surveys, polls and word of mouth to figure out what events the students would enjoy partaking in. The Board also runs a Facebook page, where students are welcomed to leave recommendations on what they would like the next event to be or what the Board could do to improve an event. CPB is known around campus for their annual fall formals, destination unknown parties and McKinney’s socials. On Thursday, Oct. 25, CPB hosted a glow in the dark paint party on the tennis courts where students were advised to come prepared because they were their own canvas. The Board will be hosting a few more events this semester according to Taylor Donze, CPB’s chairperson. She said, “We hosted a Halloween event along with the Residence Hall Association. We’ll also be hosting two big events in November and December. We will keep students informed through emails, flyers and our Facebook page.” Students love that there are events designed especially for them to enjoy themselves. Senior Jessica Boyd said, “It’s pretty obvious that their hard work and collaboration benefits the student body. It’s nice that there is always an opportunity to get involved or have something to do. It definitely keeps campus life fun and interesting.” CPB encourages and welcomes students that are interested in becoming a member of the Board to come to a meeting. For more information on how to get involved with CPB, like their page on Facebook or email them at CPB@shc.edu

CPB plans for holiday season

By MariahHOLLIDAYReporter

The Student Government Association, SGA, have been influential on the Spring Hill campus this semester. They’ve hosted and sponsored a slew of events, worked toward implementing new policies for the college and even finding new ways to get the student body engaged. When asked how SGA planned to end the semester, Pres. Gabriel Wagner said:We are continuously moving forward by making groundbreaking efforts that are of equal caliber to the efforts of the faculty. Upon SGA working with Dr. Castello, director of the Master of Business Admin-istration program, to complete the final touches of a new Minor in Leadership and Ethics that is projected to be created by next February and implemented with ready usage for students starting next fall, we have agreed to offer our assistance to Dr. Bagot, a theology professor, in creating a new Minor in Social Justice. This will hopefully be created by next February and implemented with ready usage for students starting next fall.

Wagner confirmed that SGA’s executive cabinet is hard at work reforming SGA’s Constitution. He said, “The needs of cam-pus life and student concerns are being met,

problems are being solved and requests are being fulfilled at a rapid pace.” Wagner also mentioned that there is a task force discussing whether there should be a new SHC academic semester in the form of a Winter Interim. He said, “There are now three SGA members on the Core Curricu-

lum Reevaluation Committee instead of the traditional two. Now an elected voice of the student body will be heard and voice your thoughts on the matter.”

SGA has a ton of new events that are in the works designed to get all of the student body involved. The seniors plan to host an administration and senior meet and greet events like, “A Cup of Jo with Joe,” the dean of students, and “Margaritas With Mar-garita,” the associate dean of students, and

giving a Christmas gift to the senior class, even if it’s small. The juniors plan to have a drive-in movie night possibly located on the baseball field. The sophomores have talked about having a Cold Snap Frozen Yogurt event. The fresh-men plan to have a “Taco Tuesday” event. Freshman Sen. Pres. Patrick Lameka hopes to possibly host a faculty versus students quiz bowl, and freshman Sen. Jeremy Buck-ner has declared an ambitious pet project of his own to pursue enhancements to the Languages department like adding German and Greek. SGA Sophomore Sen. Astrid Torres is working to establish local student discounts at stores and restaurants for Spring Hill students. They include restaurants such as Waffle House, Chili’s, Newk’s, Panera Jimmy Johns and other businesses like AT&T and USA Storage facilities. Wagner said that SGA is ready to take on the remainder of the semester with plans that will roll over into the next. He said, “We are firing on all cylinders and ready to continue fulfilling our mantra, ‘Taking ac-tion. Getting results.’

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Photo courtesy of Student Government Associastion

Student Government plans ahead

The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted numerous events to get the Spring Hill student body excited about the 2012 presidential election. To start off the week, SGA hosted a Faculty Presidential Debate in the Student Center to allow students to witness a live debate.Dr. Dorton, a sociology professor, stood in for President Obama and Dr. Hoffman, a political science professor, debated on the side of Mitt Romney. The debate covered topics such as higher educa-tion, immigration and the economy, moderated by

SGA Attorney General Ricardo Pita. The profes-sors constantly joked back and forth with each other, refusing to let their differences in opinion get in the way of a fair and fun debate. “I’m so glad I can say my friend and actually mean it,” Dorton laughed while joking about the typical opening of the presidential debates. It was important to the SGA to get the message out to vote, and students who voted were not shy about expressing their opinions. According to Nicole Nelson, “Every vote counts. That’s why it’s important.” Students who

have a personal stake in the election were the most eager to get their votes counted. “I feel like my livelihood is at stake,” said Jasmine Jones, “this election means a lot to me personally.” In a student election run by the SGA, 150 students voted with Romney winning the major-ity. The activities provided by the SGA and high number of student turnout proved how interested the Spring Hill College student body is in the future of America.

SHC spreads election fever

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF OBAMA WON?

Junior ConorO’DEA

“I’d be disappointed, and feel scared for the next four years. If Romney wins, I’ll buy champagne and start applying for jobs.”

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF ROMNEY WON?

Senior JessicaJONES

“I’d call my mom, and I’d say, “Mom, it happened.”

By LindseyFRECHOU and MattLaBORDE

By LindseyFRECHOUEditor

Disasters have a bittersweet way of bringing people together. It was impossible to look at suffering children in quake-stricken Haiti and not want to lend a helping hand, send a donation and flood the heavens with prayers. After 9/11, Americans from all over came together in prayer and love for their fellow countrymen. I didn’t know what these people were going through. I couldn’t possibly grasp the intensity of suffering and anguish they were experiencing. All I could do was sympathize for them. In grade school we learned the difference between sympathy and empathy. Sympathy is acknowledging one’s pain and feeling sorry for them while empathy is truly understanding the pain because of previous experience. Sympathy is easy. Anyone can sympathize. It is empathy that is truly difficult

because it stirs up past emotions, fears, heartache. It brings you back to the pain of the experience. I don’t think I ever experienced or even understood what empathy was until Hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast. Looking at the pictures of people sitting throughout the streets of New York made my stomach drop. The houses covered in water gave me goosebumps. Call me crazy, but I’m pretty sure that I started to smell the mix of swamp, mold and sheet rock in a newly gutted house as I looked through pictures of the clean up process. Come on Katrina victims, you know exactly the stench I’m talking about. It brought it all back. The tears, confusion, sense of loss- I felt it all again. I never thought I’d say this, but we, as the Gulf Coast, can completely relate to those in the Northeast. True, we may not understand their strange aversion to the beauty that is sweet tea or constant need to live life in the fast lane. They may laugh at us for our constant use of “y’all” and strange eating habits. But at the end of it all, this disaster will bring us together. It will bring America together. I can remember the first time I found beauty in Hurricane Katrina. It was the first time I was

going back to see my home after the flooding and when I pulled up, there was a huge group of people who I had never seen before helping to gut my home. They didn’t know anyone in Louisiana. They were simply there to help in any way possible. I couldn’t tell you their names, but those volunteers changed my life. Volunteers came from all over to work in soup kitchens, pick up debris and put our homes back

in order. People opened their homes, schools, churches and made sure we had enough clothes and toiletries and food to keep us going. They showed us the inherent goodness in all people and the natural compassion we, as humans, have for others. We relied on them and now, it is our turn to return the many thanks we owe to the rest of America for their unwavering support in our toughest times. They were our heroes. And now it’s finally the Gulf Coast’s turn to be the heroes and not the displaced.

So to our fellow American friends above the Mason Dixon line, we are here for you with a friendly smile, a pot of gumbo and welcoming arms. Do you need to come to school for a few months while your home is getting back in order? Spring Hill’s got your back. Badgers are only the most welcoming and friendliest college students. Maybe you need some tips on how to go about dealing with the

mess of a flood? We are all too knowledgeable about gutting homes. Quick tip: you can save your CDs, no need to throw away all of your favorite jams. Honestly, you probably just want a toothbrush and something to eat other than Meals-Ready-to-Eat (MRE’s). Well

you’re in luck, because Spring Hill is organizing numerous different ways to donate to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Oh, and if you’re stuck with eating MRE’s for the time being, the best one is for sure the Beef Ravioli. If you just need a shoulder to cry on, a person to vent to or a friend to pray with- please let us know. We want to help you just as you helped us. We are honored to be able to finally return the love. One last thing: it gets better. I never thought I would get over Hurricane Katrina, but at the end of it all, I came out stronger. Our

community came out stronger. And you will too. Lean on each other, lean on us and lean on God. It’s our time to help, Badgers. Go through your closets, save the money you spend on morning Carpe or send up some toothpaste to our friends in the Northeast. They need us. Let’s live out our Jesuit ideals and show that we are truly men and women for others. Let’s make St. Ignatius proud.

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So to our fellow American friends above the Mason Dixon line, we are here for you with a friendly smile, a pot of gumbo and

welcoming arms.

Empathizing with the North

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TV doesn’t make us dumb

ByBrandyJONESDesign Editor

Certain television shows can actually make you smarter as well as entertain you. This may sound like a stretch considering television is usually associated with time wasting and useless information, but recently when I was writing a paper with “The Big Bang Theory” playing in the background, my language became as elevated as the dialogue on the

show. The show introduced me to concepts such as String Theory and Schrodinger’s Cat, which I never would have been interested in if the show had not presented them in entertaining ways. Recently I overheard a teenager tell his mom that she was “a cylindrical rod incised with one or more helical or advancing spiral threads” because she couldn’t find a book that she wanted. She looked confused until I pointed out that basically he had just told her that she was screwed by using the physics definition of screwed. Had I not watched “The Big Bang Theory” and listened as

one character explained to another character about his relationship situation using physics terminology, then I wouldn’t have known. Shows such as “CSI” and “Criminal Minds” are

intellectually appealing as well aesthetically appealing. “Criminal Minds” informs us

on the authentic terminology of psychology and just how powerful a detailed observation can be. It also teaches us about the ins and outs of body language, as well as qualities found in various types of serial killers and sociopaths.

“CSI” examines the different steps taken in forensic science to either prove innocence or guilt. Even older, discontinued shows such as “Dollhouse” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” involve a certain amount of intellectual ability. “Dollhouse” asked its viewers

to see beyond the general scripted scenes of the show and think about how technology could be

used to both enlighten us and enslave us. It promoted problems in such a way that it was both engaging and thought provoking. “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” used supernatural mythology and snarkiness to highlight common problems faced by teenagers and young adults. It explained these problems in such a way that the viewer was learning about things without even knowing it. There are several fictional shows in today’s society that combine the use of storytelling with actual information. Although the main goal of the producers is to engage its viewers and keep their attention on the show, the information and research gathered in a single episode can be digested and thought over, proving that yes, television can be both enjoyable and intellectual.

Cartoon by EfrenFLORES

Shows such as “CSI” and “Criminal Minds” are intellectually appealing as

well aesthetically appealing. “Criminal Minds” informs

us on the authentic terminology of psychology and just how powerful a

detailed observation can be.

lifeStyles | 8 November 8, 2012

The Phi Mu sorority poses for a picture at Tri Delta’s “Score for a Cure.” Sophomores Abby Massengale and Olivia McNulty take part in the election results party in McKinney’s.

Group os students show of their bipartisan cups. Junior Twarner Witherspoon shoots for the goal.

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Tri Delta poses at “Score for a Cure.”

Sophomore Rachel Failla hits the ball at “Score for a Cure.” Junior Robert Gipson performs a jump shot at the basketball game.

lIfe STYle | 10 November 8, 2012

By BrandyJONESDesign Editor

“Duck Dynasty” season two began on Nov. 7. In case you missed season one, here is a brief overview. It is a reality show about the Robertsons, a family from the Louisiana bayou that went from rags to riches. How did they climb the social ladder? By Phil Robertson’s invention of the duck call which emulates the call of a duck. The tool makes it easier for duck hunters by calling out to ducks and getting them to gather in one area. The invention was built into a multimillion dollar company by Phil’s oldest son Willie. On the team of duck call builders is Si and Jase Robertson. Each male member of the family sports a long beard that has become a staple trademark of the show. The show is a mixture of humorous circumstances created by the men of the Robertson family and family values. Each

episode has an ending cut scene of the gathered family over dinner saying a prayer. There is a mixture of family traditions and an overriding theme of communing with nature. They place an emphasis on living off the land and inner beauty rather than outer beauty. In season one, Phil delivered several lines of advice to his grandchildren about subjects from cooking to women. One of his more memorable lines of advice involves women and bees. “Whether you are talking about bees, dogs or women, pain can come upon you quickly from either one of them,” said Phil. He then goes on to tell his grandson that in order to calm a woman and to calm a bee all you have to do is blow a little smoke. Also in season one, Si, the uncle, spent his time making duck calls and blowing up beaver dams. Si is a Vietnam veteran who at one time was asked to go and cover for Jase on career day and decided to talk to a fourth grade class about his job as a medical

personnel during the war. Needless to say those fourth graders may need a bit of therapy afterwards. Jase is Willie’s younger brother and an engineer of duck calls. He enjoys frog hunting on upscale golf courses and giving advice to his older brother Willie on the process of wine making, a wine that only Si developed a taste for. He also enjoys wearing camouflage business suits. Willie is the CEO of the company. He enjoys buying grape vineyards out of season and wearing different bandanas with his tailored suits. Willie is easily goaded into a multitude of things including mud riding and converting loading docks into amateur duck ponds. He is also the brain behind some of the more memorable quotes of the show such as: “Bees don’t come out at night”. Although the women of the Robertson family are represented on the show, the stars are really the men. The women are primarily worried about cooking, child rearing,

sewing and coordinating events, as well as enterprising projects such as cooking DVDs hosted by Kay Robertson. Kay is the mother of the boys. She loves squirrel brains and frog legs. Although the main theme of each show is family interaction it is also the little details that add to the humor, details such as why there is a gathering of duck decoys on the roof of Duck Commander Headquarters and what Si uses to blow up the beaver dams. Season one can be described as a humorous adventure into reality television that has strong ties to family traditions, religion and morals. It took on topics such as teenage dating and work ethics with realism and showcased a family that may be wealthy but still finds time to enjoy each other as well as the simpler things in life. If season two is anything like season one then the viewer is in for some hilarious moments and wholesome family themes.

The beards are back in town with ‘Duck Dynasty’

By BrandyJONES Design Editor When you enter the City of Mobile Museum you are immediately greeted with a gigantic stone statue of the Roman goddess of liberty, Libertas. You can then choose to go up the stairs and explore the History of Mobile Mardi Gras area and general history about the city. The exhibits are hands on, allowing you the opportunity to steer the USS Hunley or artificially blow yourself up in a room with explosive lighting and sound effects. On the bottom floor is a small replica of the slave ship Quintanilla that creaks and moans and is contained in the exhibit, the “Story of Mobile”. It also contains an example of a Native American built ship and displays of items that vary by decade separated by walls of black and white photos.

Next to the “Story of Mobile” exhibit is a part of the museum that contains the stories of Wolverine and Superman. Beginning Oct. 20, the City of Mobile Museum has taken on a traveling exhibit showcasing the world of comic books and how they have evolved over the years. Walking through the exhibit, you might feel as if you have entered into the minds of comic artists Stan Lee and Brad Meltzer. Life-sized cutouts of Superman, as well as several other comic heroes, grace the different exhibits. There is even an antique action figure of Batman standing alongside the collectable comic books. Along one wall sits a section devoted to comic books about sidekicks like Robin and Supergirl. Another wall showcases the emergence of graphic novels and anti-heroes such as Elektra. Interactive displays are scattered throughout the exhibit and sit alongside

drawing stations for children. The different lingo of comics is painted along the walls in comic book fashion. Words such as caricature, anti-hero and graphic novel are defined for the viewer with a brief history in side boxes along the walls. Tons of comics are showcased along the walls and in glass cases. One wall read: “The best part of Superman is the Clark Kent part. It showed us that we as ordinary as we are can change the world.” Another wall explains how different types of mythology inspired comics such as Thor and Wonder woman. The viewer can use their face to replace Elektra’s face for a photo opportunity or they can step into the shoes of Hawkeye. The exhibit will remain at the museum until March 3, 2012. The idea of the exhibit is that super heroes visit modern America and that in an issue of Captain Marvel he visits Mobile.

‘Up, Up and Away:’ heroes invade the City of Mobile Museum

Photos by BrandyJONES

Top left: Press Register comic artist J.D. Crowe donated a drawing of Batman to the museum.

Top right: Superman and Clark Kent action figures stand beside collectible editions of the Superman comics.

Bottom: Flyer for “Up, up and Away” museum exhibit.

By BrendanPECHONReporter

It’s death, curses and birds this fall for the school’s theatre performance of Carlo Gozzi’s “The Raven”. Director Fr. Stephen Campbell, S.J. promises a stellar performance. “The Raven” is actually the first play Campbell put on at Spring Hill College over 10 years ago, and feels it is time to dust it off for another round. Campbell said he enjoys putting on performances that are lesser known, and “The Raven” is nothing like the Poe poem with the same name. The story follows King Millo, played by

senior Billy Brown, on his route to peace after killing a raven and being cursed. The curse can only be lifted if Millo marries a woman with white skin, red lips and raven-black hair. Luckily, he finds such a woman in Princess Armilla, played by freshman Maggie Baine. It seems all is well and good, until the king’s brother, Prince Jennaro, played by freshman Sydney O’Banion, discovered his recent purchases of a horse and a flacon are both cursed. The prince is in a bind: if he gives the cursed animals to the king, something bad will happen. If he doesn’t, something else that is bad will happen. If the king marries Princess Armilla, yet another terrible thing

will happen. It seems the possible outcomes for these curses are death, death by dragon, and death due to becoming a marble slab. It may be up to King Norando, played by senior Jake Chase, to get the whole crew out of this mess, as he was the one who got them into it in the first place. The play was created to be somewhat fun and whimsical, while also having underlying motives and moral lessons. Carlo Gozzi is renowned for writing ridiculous, over-the-top fairy tales. He uses comical stock character names and focuses on an older mask and comedy style. One can only imagine what the acting badgers will come up with to entertain us.

With magic, dragons, and people turning into stone, who knows what we’ll be in for come show time. Look forward to see this self-sacrificing-themed comical play on November 15, 16, 17 and 18. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m., so get to the theatre early to have enough time to buy your $5 tickets and find a good spot. If you are interested in being in the play next time around, Fr. Campbell sends out a student-wide email asking for people to audition, but if you’d like a more personal request, he says you can feel free to stop by the theatre and speak to him. No experience necessary.

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By LindseyFRECHOUEditorWhile Spring Hill College Admissions is constantly hard at work to get prospective students here on the Hill, Campus Ministry has already got one in the bag. Badgers, meet Hailey Daniels. She is in the second grade at an elementary school in Florida and Spring Hill College is the place she wants to visit most. Her love for the Hill began when she was assigned our beloved Alabama for a state project her class was creating. Her uncle, Fr. Anthony Borrow S.J., is a Jesuit friend of Fr. Marvin Kitten, S.J. and he asked Kitten and the Spring Hill community to help Daniels out and give her some interesting facts about Alabama and Spring Hill College. Daniels sent Kitten an email, explaining exactly what she needed out of her project. She was interested in knowing the type of food people from Alabama served, historical places to visit and what kids enjoyed doing for fun. The email took an interesting twist when Daniels explained another part of the project. She wrote, “I am sending Flat Stella so you can take a picture of her visiting Alabama since I am in school. She

is a paper doll.” This is the story of how Campus Ministry not only convinced a second grader to attend Spring Hill College, but also how they met their newest friend, Flat Stella. Flat Stella is a paper doll Daniels made to explore the state of Alabama. “Hailey asked us since she couldn’t visit the campus if we would take Stella around to see the various sites,” explained Kitten. Kitten persuaded work study students to take Flat Stella exploring around campus and take pictures for Daniels to use in her project. They went to the library, baseball field and even the Avenue of the Oaks. “It was interesting and pretty cool. I’ve never gotten a task like that for work study, I think it is certainly the most fun task I’ve ever gotten,” laughed sophomore Jesse Augustine. Daniels was even able to put the pictures

of Flat Stella around the campus on her project presentation board. However, Kitten and Campus Ministry grew so attached to Flat Stella, they asked Hailey if they could keep her.

Kitten wrote to Daniels, “Do you need Flat Stella or do you have another? If you don’t need this copy, our office would like to keep her.” Hailey was kind enough to let Campus Ministry keep Flat Stella and the doll now sits proudly on Kitten’s desk, greeting all of his visitors. “She will wait for Hailey to come to the campus. Flat Stella’s become one of our favorites here in the office,” laughed Kitten.

Kitten further helped Hailey by giving her some interesting facts about Alabama. He told her about the historical baseball diamond of Spring Hill College and Alabama’s introduction of Mardi Gras to the Western world. Daniels’ finished project, complete with interesting facts about the Hill and pictures of Flat Stella’s day of exploration was certainly a hit. Borrow told Kitten, “I love seeing how proud she is. We are, of course, proud of

Flat Stella too for becoming part of the Campus Ministry team. I’ve planted the seed that Daniels will one day follow in Stella’s footsteps and attend Spring Hill College.” It seems inevitable that Daniels will follow Stella to Spring Hill after the praise she has given the Hill. “After coming home after giving her oral part of her report, she shared that the last question was ‘Based on everything you have learned about Alabama, where would you most like to visit?’ Daniels, without hesitation, replied, ‘Spring Hill College, when I go there as a student.’ Daniels received that highest grade in the class on her project and apparently Spring Hill College has also received high marks in her book,” Borrow explained. The Spring Hill community can’t wait to welcome their new baby Badger on campus in a few years. But until then, you can always go visit Flat Stella in Campus Ministry.

Flat Stella: Your two-dimensional best friend

‘The Raven’ due to bring laughs and tears to campus

Photos courtesy of CampusMINISTRY

Top left: Press Stella reads a Chinese dictionary in the library. Top center: Stella walks down the Avenue of the Oaks.Top right: Stella gets ready to go study in Burke Library. Center: Hailey poses with her project.

Photo by LindseyFRECHOU

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By BrendanPECHONReporter

“Wow,” said one parent in line in front of me at Game Stop’s midnight release of Halo 4 after being informed how much a new console video game costs. “Wow” has been what gamers have been saying since prices for console games have continued to climb over the past 10 years. The average price for a new release console game is $59.99, a price some claim to be far too high. Still, games are sold by the millions to happy customers and unhappy parents alike, begging the question, ‘what are we actually paying for?’ Materialistically, you are shelling out nearly $65 after tax for a thin piece of plastic. But it’s what goes in to that piece of plastic that adds so much value to it. Video game studios spend years working to code and create a video game, and this process is not cheap by any means. Mainstream video game design usually involves a 20–100 person team. These team members have various responsibilities, such as designers, artists, programmers and testers. Not only that, but costs of advanced processing units and higher standards for today’s gaming fanatics means even more costs. By the time the game has made it through all of the testing procedures and fine-tuning, the

game still needs to be marketed and showcased at conventions and in the public. Successful console video games have a return of only $2 to $4 per unit sold, with many games turning no profit whatsoever even with a $65 price tag. Game development has risen in costs from $1-4 million in 2000 to over $20 million in 2010. So how are game developers still maintaining this way of life? Game design seems to be an art of true passion, as it doesn’t seem to be very profitable for most. However, recent games have found ways to ‘milk gamers for all they’re worth’, so to speak, with in-game advertising and season passes. Through in-game advertising, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 rose their unit prices by nearly $6, or 300 percent, by selling game space to companies such as Oakliegh and Remington. The most recent marketing plan has gamers purchasing ‘season passes’ for games. This allows gamers to pre-purchase expansion packs that the studio schedules for four to six months following the game’s release. This not only prolongs the use of the game, but also tacks on an extra $20 to $30 to the price tag. Season passes have been wildly successful since the first appearance in 2011 with L.A. Niore. But not all developers are trying to wring you dry. Independent

games available on consoles are created by smaller studios, sometimes even a single person, and sold for much cheaper. Development of these games also takes less time, and with the improvements made to online distribution centers, Indie games have been on the rise in the past few years. Minecraft, for example, is a simple building game that allows players to create enormous landscapes block-by-block. The game is free to download just to build, and $5 to have objective-based missions. The game has sold over seven million copies on the PC, and over 11 million copies over all consoles. One thing is for sure, Activision’s powerhouse franchise, Call of Duty, will not be one of the games not turning a profit this season, although the spending for the game has been immense. Even in Mobile, Ala., Activision plans to send representatives to each of the three local Game Stops for the midnight release on Tuesday, Nov. 13. The release parties are scheduled to fill the parking lots of each location, and various events will be taking place up until the midnight release. The season pass will be sold as well for an additional $30. Look forward to seeing records broken in the next week of video game sales.

The price we pay for entertainment By AislinnSHEVLINReporter

In addition to the horrendous damage and destruction it caused on the East Coast, Hurricane Sandy brought some genuine fall weather to Mobile finally. That’s right folks, no more eighty degree days and sweating through sweaters in an attempt to dress for the season, rather than the temperature. It’s time to break out the fall wardrobes. For some Spring Hill students, the transition is as simple as putting on sweatpants over their Nike shorts and swapping their Chaco’s for Ugg boots, but others utilize the fall season as an additional outlet for self-expression. Junior Belle Morrison, who works at the popular boutique Polish, is most excited about the way fall clothes adapt to the changing scenery. She said, “My favorite part of fall fashion is all of the warm colors. I love the earthy feel of browns and neutrals. It screams fall, cool weather and pumpkin spice lattes.” Certain items circulate every year and never go out of style, like floral dresses in the spring, reindeer sweaters around Christmas, the color black and layers in the fall, but senior Devon Clark, who is a manager at Perspicacity, points out the staples of this season. She said, “This fall’s biggest trends are: colored skinny jeans, leather embellishments, denim tops, bold necklaces and fringe on scarves and purses.” Morrison added, “I think the biggest trends this fall are going to be colored corduroys and jeans and blazers. I’ve also seen a lot of chiffon shirts around, especially in Polish.” Morrison and Clark have both also noticed the popularity of oversized shirts and sweaters, which will be a welcome relief to students who plan on feasting on homemade meals over Thanksgiving break. Morrison said, “My fall staples definitely include big sweaters, scarves and boots.” If the weather doesn’t stay cool for long, Clark suggests adjusting light outfits to appear seasonally appropriate. She said, “You can throw a light scarf or denim top over a summer cotton dress, pair it with ankle boots and a belt and you’re ready for fall. The best thing to keep in mind is to use accessories to your advantage. They can make pieces look completely different if used appropriately.” Spring Hill women get a bad rap for wearing leggings as pants with cropped shirts, but Clark recognizes that students often prefer comfort over appearance. She said, “Leggings are definitely very popular around campus, as well as oversized sweaters & tops, because they’re so comfy. But for the most part, when it’s not the week of midterms or late at night in the library, I think SHC students dress pretty well!”

Fabulous fall fashionStudents scrounge up money for Halo 4 Photo by LindseyFRECHOU

Any Caballero shows off her

fashionable scarf.

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Men’s soccer team finishes season

The men’s soccer team was sent home packing last Saturday after a tough 5-0-shutout loss to the 8th-ranked Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) Warhawks. The defeat came in the first round of the Southern States

Athletic Conference (SSAC) Championship, where the Badgers planned on making a run in the post-season. AUM scored the bulk of their goals in the second half of the game, but Spring Hill allowed an early goal in the ninth minute. At the half, the Warhawks led the

Badgers in the shots category by a margin of 14-4. AUM poured in four more goals in the second half, and held a 32-8 advantage in total shots by the end of the match. Sophomore striker Tyler Hartlage led the Badgers with two shots, and freshman Jacob Files stopped six shots in goal. The men close the season out with a record of 10-8-1. This marks the second year in the programs 21-year history in which the Badgers have finished with a winning record. Next season the team will only be losing one player in junior ‘Clubbin’ Stephen Ray, so they will be working with a familiar squad moving forward. Additionally, it will be the Badger’s last season in the SSAC, after news of a move towards the National College Association of Athletics (NCAA) Division

by MatthewLaBORDE

Reporter

Badger volleyball defeats rival Rams The Spring Hill College volleyball team downed the University of Mobile Rams 3-1 in the scores of 25-18, 25-16, 19-25, 25-19 on Thursday night at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center. The win gave SHC sole possession of the 2012 Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) regular season championship. The Lady Rams (23-11, 7-7 SSAC) ran out to a quick 4-0 lead in the first set, but Spring Hill responded with excellent defensive work at the net to claim a 9-6 advantage. Mobile retook the lead at 12-10 and 16-13, but the Badgers used a late nine point surge to grab a commanding 22-16 and captured the set 25-18. Spring Hill ran out to an 11-6 lead in the second set and held as large as a 20-10 bulge en route to a 25-16 victory. Mobile responded

with a hard-fought 25-19 win after shaking away from a 9-8 Badgers lead. In the fourth and final set, Spring Hill turned a 10-10 tie into 16-10 Badger advantage and then won the race to the finish at 25-19 for the 3-1 victory. Sophomore Megan Haber of Lillian, Ala. collected 16 kills for the Badgers while junior Sha Sha Buchanan of Mobile, Ala. had 11 kills and 2.5 blocks and redshirt freshman Sami Hantak of St. Louis, Mo., had 10 kills and four solo block shots. Junior setter Taryn Nash of Independence, Mo., handed around 39 assists and junior libero Meredith Donald of Mobile, Ala. scooped in 21 digs. For the Lady Rams, Kiara Gay had 15 kills and Reagin Boggs had 36 assists. As a team, SHC held a .246

attack percentage (50-15-142) while Mobile was held to a .125 attack percentage (50-30-160). The Badgers (28-4, 14-0 SSAC) will next play as the Number 1 seed in the pool-play round of the 2012 SSAC Championship Tournament at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2012 versus an opponent yet to be determined in the Multiplex Building at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.

Photo by ThomasWILL

Junior Taryn Nash sets the play for her team against the Rams.

II league was announced this October. “We are looking forward to getting big wins against rivals such as William Carey University and the University of Mobile,” Nick Link, the co-captain of the men’s team said in a phone interview, “it will be our last opportunity before the division change for Spring Hill College athletics program.” The recruiting process, according to head Coach Tim Brooks, will be more about evaluating the young talent we currently have on the roster rather than going out and bringing in new players. “We have to evaluate the season, and really figure out how we can develop the younger guys within the team.” Specifically, Coach Brooks hopes to gain additional depth in the back line, as well as in the mid-field.

Spring Hill currently has ten freshman and 13 sophomores on the roster. This young team has had the opportunity to gain valuable experience this fall. “Quite a few freshman had very good fall seasons,” said Brooks, “it’s all about trying to figure out how we can plug those guys into the mix.” The Spring season provides a chance for the coaches to make some important changes: “for the Spring, the process is constantly evaluating players and finding out who is performing and who is not performing.” Nevertheless, Link has high hopes for the second part of the year, “I expect a productive and intense spring season for us.” In the end, for Coach Brooks, it’s all about improvement: “I think we had a great season, but it could be better. That’s just always my mindset as a coach.”

Sophomore Tyler Hartlage and Coach Time Brooks photo courtesy of Jim Stennett

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Badgers fail to get first win at South

By MariahHOLLIDAYReporter

If you have ever attended any of the men’s basketball games, you’ve probably seen them because they stand out from the rest of the Badger fans in the gymnasium. The Ballin’ Badgers is a spirit group of 21 female Badgers that all have one thing in common: the love for basketball. Attending every home game, the Ballin’ Badgers take up the bottom two bleachers directly across from the basketball team. The group comes to the games equipped with posters that display their support for the team and bearing goody bags filled with candy. “It is our duty to spread the school spirit as best as we can by telling everyone to come out to the games to support the basketball team,” explains Ronlesa Mack, president of the Ballin’ Badgers, “We also decorate the gym, sometimes hanging up posters that are handmade by the group and filling

the gym with balloons.” The Ballin’ Badgers had been established before Mack became its president, but had disappeared from the basketball games for a year. Mack said, “It was my goal to reinvent the group and make the group’s presence known and remembered at the games. We’d like for the group to be a permanent fixture at all of the games.” Vice president Madilyn Holmes said, “I think the Ballin’ Badgers bring a lot of school spirit to the basketball games. It is the group’s goal to get the entire campus involved so that school spirit is felt at all of the sporting events.” This semester the Ballin’ Badgers have plans to branch out their support to the women’s basketball team and to attend more away basketball games to support both the men’s and women’s basketball programs. “We just want both teams to know that we support them, whether they win or lose,” said Mack.

The Spring Hill College men’s basketball team lost a 73-40 exhibition decision to the University of South Alabama Jaguars on Monday night at the USA Mitchell Center. Spring Hill held USA scoreless for the first 3½ minutes of the game and the Badgers would trail the Jags by just four points at 21-17 with as little as 3:21 remaining on the clock in the first half. Unfortunately for the Badgers, South would out-score SHC 10-1 over the period’s final three minutes to lead 31-18 at the break. The second half was all South Alabama’s as the home-standing Jaguars out ran the Badgers 42-22 to take the final 73-40 victory. Spring Hill was led by junior forward Alex Looney of Mobile’s Murphy High School with 12

points and seven rebounds. As a team, SHC shot 28.3% (13-46) from the field and 22.2% (2-9) from 3-point land while USA connected on 34.5% (20-58) of their shots including 29.6% (8-27) from long distance. The Badgers committed 28 turnovers in the face of 15 steals by South. For USA, Mychal Ammons dropped in 21 points while Javier Carter pulled down nine rebounds with 11 points. South Alabama turned the ball over 20 times as Spring Hill collected nine steals. The Jags also out-rebound the Badgers 43-35. Spring Hill College (0-2) will next travel to New Orleans, La., to face Tuskegee University at the 2012 Big Easy Classic hosted by Xavier University (La.) at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Ballin’ Badgers spread school spirit

Photo by ThomasWILL

Photos by ThomasWILL

Top: The Spring Hill College Dance team performs at half-time,

Bottom right: The Ballin’ Badgers cheer on the Men’s Basketball team.

Bottom left: Brett Williams sets up a play against the Jaguars.

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Offensive Player of the YearPeyton Manning, QB, DenverPeople really didn’t know what to expect from the four-time MVP this

year. Returning from a potentially career-ending injury to play for a new team, Pey-ton Manning was not expected to be back in MVP form so soon. Not only has he led the Broncos to first place in the AFC West, he also leads the NFL in passer rating, and is in the top three in both yards and touchdowns. He’s getting better each week, too, as the rest of the Broncos’ offense adapts to his no-huddle play style.

Defensive Player of the YearJ.J. Watt, DE, HoustonIn only his second year since being the eleventh overall draft pick, J.J. Watt is having a monster season. He displays an unparalleled ability to get to the quar-

terback, leading the league with 10.5 sacks, and a ridiculous 10 passes defended at the line, several of which have been intercepted by teammates. He has also recovered two fumbles, meaning he is a turnover machine for the Texans’ defense. Watt is making Houston fans forget all about former first overall pick Mario Williams, who they let enter free agency at the end of last season. Watt is officially the newest quarterback nightmare in the NFL.

Offensive Rookie of the YearDoug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay Andrew Luck and RG3 are both making a run at the ORotY award, but a midseason surge by Buccaneers running back Doug “Muscle

Hamster” Martin has made him the frontrunner. Coming off of a 251 yard, four touchdown performance against Oakland, Martin now has almost 800 yards rushing and 245 yards receiving, for a combined 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s the first person since 1940 to score on three runs from at least 65 yards in a game. He had been seeing gradual progress through the first six weeks, but he has completely exploded in the past two games. With his dangerous speed and vision, he could be a running threat for years.

Defensive Rookie of the YearChandler Jones, DE, New EnglandWhile the Patriots’ draft strategy has usually been to trade down in the draft for more picks, first-rounder Chandler Jones was definitely worthy of the 21st overall pick. The defensive end from Syracuse is having a Pro Bowl

caliber season. Jones earned Defensive Rookie of the Month honors for September, and leads all rookies with six sacks and three forced fumbles. No one expected Jones to have such star power so soon, and he bolsters the New England defensive line, joining Pro Bowler Vincent Wilfork, and adding a much needed pass rushing threat.

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Upcoming Badger sporting events

By CaleFINTAReporter

Women’s Volleyball SSAC Championship Tournament

Nov. 8 Spring Hill vs Loyola

Nov. 9 Spring Hill vs Brenau University

Nov. 10 SSAC Championship Tournament Quarterfinals

Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Nov. 10 SHC Women’s Basketball vs Cumberland University at

4:30 p.m. in Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center

Nov. 12 SHC Men’s Basketball vs Life University at 7:00 p.m.

in Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center

BADGer ZoNe | On the Spot

If the presidential candidates came to SHC, what would you ask

them?

ABBEYROAMSENIOR“What’s the best place in D.C

to get discounted beer?”

MARKMULLENFRESHMAN“To Romney: Are you going to reinstate NASA so we can find your planet faster?”

MATTHERMENTESANAFRESHMAN“Obama: Why are you here? How does it feel being President.”

MIKEFLACHSENIOR“To Romney: How will I be sure that, once I graduate, I’ll find a job. How are you differ-ent from Obama on that issue?

Photos by LindseyFRECHOU Top: Students gather in McKinney’s to watch the presidential elections.Bottom: A republican and a democrat have a civilized chat. Yes, Badgers...it is possible!